Dressing table attachment for bathtubs



Dec. 29, 1931. c M. WHITFIELD 1,838,342

DRESSING TABLE ATTACHMENT FOR BATHTUBS Filed Feb. 16, 1951 2 Sheets-Sheet l Inuenior By iz Albrney Dec. 29, 1931. c M. WHITFIELD 1,838,342 I DRESSING TABLE ATTACHMENT FOR BATHTUBS 7 Filed Feb. 16, 1951 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventor zyzfiommzwmza zdv A flnmey Patented Dec. 29, 1931 PATENT OFFICE A CLIFFORD M. WHITFIELD, OF SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA DRESSING TABLE ATTACHMENT non BATHTUBS Application filed February 16, 1931. Serial No. 516346.

This invention relates to a bath and dressing table for infants, the'general object of the invention being to provide means whereby the device can be adjustably attached to different types of bath tubs, with means whereby the table top can be swung into inoperative position when not in use so that the bath tub can be usedwithout removing the attachment therefrom.

This invention also consists in certain other features of construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts, to be hereinafter fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and specifically pointed out in the appended claims.

In describing the invention, in detail, reference will be had to the accompanying drawings wherein like characters denote like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in which Figure 1 is a top plan view of a bath tub showing the legs of the device in section.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view showing the device attached to the bath tub.

Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 1s a front vlew.

Fig. 5 is a sectional detail view showing the table top in raised position.

Fig. 6 is a sectional view showing a modification used on a built-in tub.

Fig. 7 is a View of the rear leg of the attachment when used in built-in tubs.

Fig. 8 is a sectional view showing the means for attaching a leg of the device to a bath tub.

In these drawings, the numeral 1 indicates the top of the table which is formed with a hinged section 2 the hinges of which are shown at 3. As shown in Fig. 2, the station- Fig. 3 is a transverse sectional view through I ary part of the table top is of substantially 2, and this tubis provided with a drainhole 6 closed by suitable" closure. 1

'The legs ofthe table are shown at A and each leg consists of a pair of sections 7 and 8 which overlap each other and are provided with a plurality of holes 9 for receiving the screws 10 so that the height of the table top from the floor can be adjusted by placing the bolts in certain of the holes?) to lengthen or shorten the legs.

The lower end of' eachleg is formed with a hooked part 11 for engaging the rounded flange of the bathtub B and the beak of the hooleshapedpart carries a set screw 12 for clamping the leg to the flange. A strip 13 of any suitable material can be placed between the flange and the hook-shaped part to prevent the legs from marring the tub.

A pair ofslotted links 14 is pivoted to the pair of brackets 15 attached to the under side of the hinge part 2, and the slot in each link is engaged by a projection 16 on a part of the device for limiting the upward movement of the part 2, as shown in Fig.5.

WVhen the device is to be used in a built-in bath tub such as shown at B,in Figs. 6 and 7, the lower section of each outer leg is formed with a curved part 17 and a detachable part 18 so that when the detachable part is bolted to the end ofthe lower section, said parts 18 a and 17 will grip or engage the upper edge of the outer side of the bath tub as seen in Fig. 6.

Each inner leg is provided with a substantially L-shaped part 20 for engaging the upper edge of the built-in side of the tub as shown in'Fi'g. 7. A strip 21 of any suitable material can be placed between the tub engaging part of the legs and the tub to prevent the legs from marring the tub as shown in Figs. 6 and 7. 7

From the foregoing, it will be seen that I have provideda combined bath and dressing table for infants, which can be easily and quickly attached to a bath tub of either the standard type or the built-in type, with means for adjusting the length of eachleg of the table, as desired.

Byproviding the hinge part 2, this part can be swung upwardly into the position 00 cupied in Fig. 5, when not in use,so that the tub can be used without removing the device from the bath tub.

It is thought from the foregoing descrip tion that the advantages and novel features of the invention will be readily apparent.

It is to be understood that changes may be made in the construction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts provided that such changes fall Within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new is 1. A dressing table and bath for infants comprising a table top including a stationary part and a hinged section, legs connected with the stationary part of the top, and means for attaching the legs to the rim of the bath tub whereby by moving the hinge part upwardly, the bath tub can be used without removing the device from the bath tub.

2. An infant bath and dressing table comprising a top part consisting of a stationary substantially U-shaped part, a movable part normally fitted in the space formed by the U-shaped part, hinges connecting the movable part with the bight part of the stationary part, a basin carried by the hinged part and legs connected with the stationary part and adapted to be connected with the rim of a bath tub. V

3. A dressing table and bath for infants comprising a top part including a substantially U-shaped stationary part, a movable part hinged. at one edge to the bight of the stationary part, means for normally holding the pivotal part in the space formed by the U-shaped part with its upper face flush with the upper face of the U-shaped part, said movable part having an opening therein, a

base fitting in the opening, legs connected 7 with the stationary part, means at the lower ends of the legs for connecting them with the rim of a bath tub.

4. An infants dressing table and bath com- -prising a top part, including a stationary part and a hinged part, a basin carried by the hinged part, legs depending from the stationary part, means for connecting the lower end of the legs to the rim of a bath tub, and

;means for adjusting the length of each leg.

5. An infants bath and dressing table comprising a top part and a stationary part of substantially U-shape, and a movable part fitting in the space formed by the U-shaped part and having one edge hinged to the bight of said U-shaped part, said hinge part having an opening therein, a basin fitting in the opening, a slotted link pivotally connected with the under side of the hinge part, a pin connected with a part of the table and passing through the slot for limiting the upward movement of the hinged part, legs depending from the stationary part, means at the lower ends of the legs for engaging a rim of a bath tub.

6. An infants bath and dressing table comprising a top part and a stationary part of substantially U-shape, and a movable part fitting in the space formed by the U-shaped part and having one edge hinged to the bight of said U-shaped part, said hinge part having an opening therein, a basin fitting in the opening, a slotted link pivotally connected with the under side of the hinge part, a pin connected with a part of the table and passing through the slot for limiting the upward movement of the hinged part, legs depending from the stationary part, means at the lower ends of the legs for engaging a rim of a bath tub, and means for adjusting the length of the le s.

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